Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic recovery program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery. In fact, no previous experience or knowledge of Buddhism is required. Recovery is possible, and this program provides a systematic approach to treating and recovering from all forms of addiction. When sincerely practiced, the program can ensure a full recovery from addiction and a life-long sense of well-being and happ ...
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Dharma talks and guided meditations at Against The Stream Meditation Center. Against The Stream is an American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery.
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Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Andrew Chapman & Mikey Livid, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.
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If you would like to support the work I do, Please consider making a donation. https://www.paypal.me/satisila To find out more, or to join one of my many programs check my site: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ For nearly 30 years, Dave Smith has held a practice rooted in the Insight Meditation (Vipassana) tradition. He was empowered to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, is a certified teacher for Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) which is combines contempora ...
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Explorations in Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Dharma, Wisdom, Meditation, Spirituality, and Recovery with Tiaga Prem To practice with us visit lodashtanga.com
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Readings and meditations from sacred Buddhist masters. Discussion of methods, techniques and essential principles of Buddhist recovery. Now we're integrating the next level. Are you ready to drop into the deep work? The correct answer is yes! Based on the groundbreaking new book, Compassionate Recovery: Mindful Healing for Trauma and Addictions (2022 Rainbow Light Media). AA deals with the cunning, baffling and powerful nature of addictions. Here, we go down to the roots, with ACEs, Western ...
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Let's build healthier and more fullfilling lives and relationships. A podcast where we investigate human connections, intimate relationships, and the transformation that comes from uncovering who really we, beyond the hurt we’ve experienced. We will explore a roadmap for healing, life beyond trauma and self-discovery. We go on a journey of the human experience and what it is like to heal in the modern world. We explore different viewpoints and discoveries in relationships, menta ...
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Ep. 77 Rekindling the Ancestral Fire: A Journey Through Gaelic Song and Story - Sìne Mckenna
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1:30:58Send us a text Reconnecting Through Gaelic Songs and Stories: A Journey with Lisa Dawn and Sìne McKenna In this weeks episode, Lisa welcomes Sìne McKenna, a Gaelic singer, storyteller, and wisdom keeper. They share a rich conversation about the power of Gaelic songs and storytelling in reconnecting with ancestral roots, joy, and cultural resilience…
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2 talks put together from the Sunday mentoring program. Find out more HEREBy dave smith
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Talk three from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith
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Brahma vihara's and the four noble truths: Talk
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52:33Talk two from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith
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Ep. 76 The Sacred Pace of Healing: A Follow-Up I Didn’t Expect
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16:38Send us a text In today’s episode, I share what it’s been like to navigate a nonlinear healing journey. From breakdowns in hospital gowns to tender moments at home, from sitz baths and swelling to glimpses of joy—I reflect on the rawness, the resilience, and the love that has carried me through. This one’s for anyone in the middle of it. For those …
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Talk one from retreat at Southern Dharma, mindfulness and the four noble truths.By dave smith
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Good in the beginning, middle, and end. Talk: Shannon Smith
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22:26This talk was given for Big Heart City. During this talk Shannon offers perspectives on the Dharma as being good in the beginning, middle, and end. Many thanks to Vinny for the invite. Enjoy.By dave smith
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Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy: Talk
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41:06Given for my good friends at Sangha Live: https://sangha.live/dharma-library-archive-sunday-sangha-recordings/ . This talk offers current perspectives on the world and how we might relate to it, without all the victimhood.By dave smith
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Guest Teacher: Dave Smith - Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy
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36:37Dave Smith discusses the ever growing expansion of social media's "attention economy" into what has become an addiction economy. Dave explores Buddhist practices as a way to approach modern addiction to social media. Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindne…
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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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Compassionate Holding, Compassionate Responding
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22:21Mikey Livid gives a talk on compassion in response to the pain and confusion of ICE's presence in Nashville, TN and many cities in the United States. Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN:https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Budd…
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Ep. 75 I'm Back: Surgery, Infection and a Crash Course in Somatic Recovery
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15:40Send us a text I disappeared for three weeks. What I thought was a minor pulled muscle turned out to be a major medical emergency involving surgery, an at-home IV, and some of the most humbling, humanizing moments of my life. In this episode, I share the raw story of what happened—and what it taught me about healing, trauma, and the nervous system.…
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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…
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Group Rep/Q&A Meeting Zoom Registration Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. ➤ LEARN MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY ➤ DONATE ➤ REFUGE RECOVERY BOOKBy RRWS
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Self Centered - May 2025 with Noah Levine
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1:02:38Refuge Recovery is a non-profit organization grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for the addiction recovery process. ➤ LEARN MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY ➤ DONATE ➤ REFUGE RECOVERY BOOKBy Noah Levine
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Awakening Is Possible - The Third Noble Truth
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24:44Mikey Livid offers a talk on the Third Noble Truth: awakening is possible. He also discusses a Buddhist concept of the saying "Let Go, Let God." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit B…
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Taking Things Personally with Noah Levine
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1:29:04➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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Found within the Zen tradition, this talk explores the paradox of a sudden awakening followed by a gradual cultivation. It explores the idea of what does it mean to "practice". This was given in person at the Durango Dharma Center. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/By dave smith
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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…
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Ep.74 Midwifing the Taboo: Reclaiming Birth, Death, and the Erotic as Sacred - Siân Marie Pilkington
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1:38:16Send us a text Reclaiming The Wild Feminine: An Intimate Conversation with Siann Marie Pilkington In this empowering episode, Lisa Dawn introduces Sian Marie Pilkington, a radical birth guide, mother of four, and scholar of the sacred. Join them as they dive deep into Sian's journey from traditional doula to a transformative figure in the birthing …
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This is by far the longest and most thorough talk on the 8 fold path that you will ever find. 5:55. I spliced it all together here for you because it is what I do. If you want to offer some support and send some $$ my way. Much appreciated. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/By dave smith
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Ep. 73 From Dirt Bikes to Dharma - Sound Healing, Surrender & Starting Over - Jesse Bryant
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1:51:48Send us a text Embracing Transformation: Jesse Bryant’s Journey Through Healing, Sound, and Community This episode features a rich conversation between Lisa Dawn and sound alchemist Jesse Bryant. The discussion kicks off with a reflective Buddhist parable about the temporality of life, setting the tone for their deep and insightful conversation. Je…
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Existential, therapeutic, contemplative, ethical.By dave smith
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The World & Politics with Noah Levine
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Due to much chatter amongst the crowd, I have further unpacked my thoughts around the previous rant. Come and see fo yo self.By dave smith
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Ep. 72 The Healing Voice Within: Exploring Sacred Sound as Medicine - Matthew Kocel
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1:23:45Send us a text Unlocking the Healing Power of Sound: A Deep Dive with Matthew Kocel In this episode, host Lisa Dawn welcomes Matthew Kocel, renowned throat singer and transformational facilitator. The conversation traces Matthew's extraordinary journey from a spiritually desolate youth to becoming a beloved leader in the global sound healing moveme…
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Equanimity (Upekkha) - 7 Factors of Awakening Series
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28:34Maddie Finn offers a talk on equanimity (upekkha) as a part of a talk on the seven factors of awakening. The seven factors are: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-r…
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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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Ep. 71 Emotional Safety: Spotting it in Your Partner and Harnessing it Within - solo
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14:52Send us a text Building Emotional Safety in Relationships: Compatibility Tests & Internal Security In this episode, Lisa discusses the concept of emotional safety within relationships and offers practical tips to assess partner compatibility early on. She introduces simple, revealing tests like the 'cold and flu test,' 'stress test,' and 'road trip…
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In this episode Mikey Livid discusses the difference between craving and desire through exploring his complex relationship to the saying: "Happiness comes easy to those with little preference." Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th in Sewanee, TN: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retre…
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7 Factors Of Enlightenment with Noah Levine
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1:29:12➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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Ep.70 How to Stop Recreating the Past and Finally Feel Safe in Love - Solo
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23:59Send us a text In this week's episode, Lisa Don delves into the challenges of setting boundaries and maintaining healthy relationships, especially when dealing with attachment wounds. She explores the difference between intellectual knowledge and embodied experiences, discussing how our nervous systems are wired for survival rather than fulfillment…
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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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Guest Teacher: Ralph De La Rosa - Breaking Open Without Breaking Down
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58:01Ralph De La Rosa offers a talk and meditation on the topic "Breaking Open Without Breaking Down." Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th:https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditat…
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Ep. 69 Designing a Life You Love: Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Trusting Your Path - Brittney Peters
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1:06:02Send us a text The Journey of Personal Style and Creative Entrepreneurship with Brittney Peters In this episode Lisa and Brittney explores the expansive nature of personal style with textile artist, designer, and owner of Flopsy Life, Brittney Peters. Brittney shares her inspiring journey from the early days of creative entrepreneurship to becoming…
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In this episode Andrew Chapman offers a dharma talk on the wisdom of setting boundaries! Enjoy! Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat July 16th-20th: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreat Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditati…
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➣ ZOOM DHARMA TALKS: Sign up and participate with the sangha on Against The Stream Zoom Dharma talks HERE. ➢ ABOUT Against The Stream is a 501(c)3 non profit American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. ➢DONATE If you feel moved to donate, your donations ar…
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The dark side of the Dharma is real, and mostly ignored. Some thoughts on the matter.By dave smith
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Ep. 68 Feeling Supported: A Somatic Practice for Grounding and Ease - Solo
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15:37Send us a text A Simple Somatic Practice In this episode, Lisa Dawn introduces a straightforward somatic practice focused on settling and stabilization. Lisa guides listeners through a five to seven-minute exercise designed to slow down, tune into the body, and find support in the present moment. By gently scanning the body, noticing sensations, an…
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